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What is Information Technology?

• Critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and communications skills represent essential leadership roles in today's fast-paced digital world.
• Enhance your marketability with proficiencies in software, operating systems, and the management of information network systems.

What can I do with an Information Technology Degree?

• This concentration is designed for individuals working in the field and seeking to move into management.

Course Outline

• CLICK HERE for an Information Technology Concentration Course Outline (PDF)

Professional Studies at TTU / Tennessee Tech & Regents Online* Degree Program

This Professional Studies degree is offered online* through the Regents Online* Campus Collaborative (ROCC) Degree Program.

• CLICK HERE to access ROCC website for program outline and course requirement information.
• Accredited degree conferred by Tennessee Technological University.

TTU Online Degree Programs Available in These States

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Information Techology Concentration | Curriculum Outline | 120 Credit Hrs (60 hrs General Education; 60 hrs Concentration)

Professional Core (21 hrs)
Choose one (1) course from each area in this section.

ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION

• PADM 3601 – Public Administration (3)
  Course Outline (PDF)

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• MGMT 3610 – Principles of Management & Organizational Behavior (3)
• TECH 4381 – Principles of Supervision (3)
• LIST 4093 – Special Topics & Leadership (3)

ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS

• PM 4120 – Organizational Theory & Behavior (3)
• PADM 4226 – Introduction to Non-Profit Organizations (3)

TEAM & ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONS

• ORCO 3240 – Organizational Communication (3)
• COMM 3010 – Integrated Corporate Communication (3)

STATISTICAL METHODS

• SOCI 4510 – Introduction to Social Research (3)
• SOAA 3350 – Social Statistics (3)
• JOUR 3410 – Public Relations Research (3)

INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT

• SPAN 3550 – Latin America: Countries & People (3)
• POLI 4350 – International Law (3)
• JOUR 4712 – Mass Media & Cultures (3)
• PS 3510 – International Political Economy (3)
• POLS 3010 – Comparative Politics (3)

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Choose two (2) courses from this group of 3.

• ENGL 3134 – Computers, Writing & Literature (3)
• ENGL 3250 – Professional Communication (3)
• JOUR 3421 – Public Relations Writing (3)

Information Technology Concentration (15 hrs)
Choose one (1) course from each area in this section.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS OVERVIEW

• PTMA 3020 – Management Information Technology (3)
• MGMT 3220 – Management Information Systems (3)
• UNIV 3713 – Freedom, Openness & the Internet (3)

SOFTWARE

• CSC 3700 – Software Analysis & Design (3)
• UNIV 4706 – Managing Software Development (3)

FILES/OPERATING SYSTEMS

• INFS 3700 – Introduction to System Analysis & Design (3)

DATABASE MANAGEMENT

• CSCI 3222 – Database Management Systems (3)
• UNIV 4708 – Introduction to Business Intelligence (3)

NETWORKS

• INFS 4900 – Seminar in Data Communications (3)
• CSCI 2300 – Network Security (3)

ELECTIVES OR ADDT’L GENERAL EDUCATION (20-24 HRS)
If needed, please discuss your elective courses with your advisor.

CULMINATING PROJECT (3)

• UNIV 4995 – Culminating Special Project

School of Professional Studies Contacts

Jane Sipes, RODP Campus Administrator

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Jeannie Smith, Administrative Associate/Advisor/Proctor

• 931-372-6238
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